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  • CBOT'S Mini-Sized Dow<SUP>sm</SUP> Jones Futures And Fed Funds Options Contracts Set Volume Records

    Date 23/04/2003

    The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) today announced that a new daily volume record was set for CBOT®mini-sized Dow futures with 50,556 contracts traded on April 22, breaking the previous record of 44,615 contracts traded on March 13, 2003. In the first quarter of 2003, the mini-sized Dow has experienced a 54.7 percent volume increase from the last quarter in 2002. Year-to-date volume is at 2,386,649 contracts traded.

  • CBOT® Mini-Sized Dow<SUP>SM</SUP> Volume Tops 50,000

    Date 23/04/2003

    Another Record! The CBOT®mini-sized DowSM continues it record-breaking volume growth with 50,556 contracts changing hands on April 22nd. So far in 2003 the mini-sized Dow has achieved a remarkable 20% monthly increase in volume.

  • CBOT And CME: Illinois Gov Commends The Decision To Create Joint Clearing Link

    Date 23/04/2003

    As part of a statement regarding the CBOT®and CME creating a joint clearing link, Illinois Gov. Blagojevich said, "This historic transaction ...helps ensure Chicago and, in turn the state of Illinois, remains the risk management capital of the world." See the attachment to read the full statement released on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 by the Office of the Governor.

  • American Stock Exchange Reports Decrease In Short Interest

    Date 23/04/2003

    The American Stock Exchange (Amex) member and non-member organizations yesterday reported short interest of 457,600,568 shares as of the April 15 settlement date, a decrease of 37,454,299 from the 495,054,867 (adjusted) shares reported in mid-March. The April figure represents trades through April 10, 2003.

  • Tokyo International Financial Futures Exchange: Launch Date Of New Systems On 28 Of April

    Date 22/04/2003

    The Tokyo International Financial Futures Exchange (TIFFE) announced yesterday a launch date of its new trading and clearing systems on 28th of April, 2003. LIFFE CONNECT™, developed by the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE), will be used as the new trading platform. Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) developed the new clearing and settlement system.

  • Survey Shows One In Five Hong Kong Adults Invests In Hong Kong Stocks Or Derivatives

    Date 22/04/2003

    A survey conducted by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) in December 2002 revealed that one in five Hong Kong adults invests in Hong Kong stocks or derivatives. Retail investor numbers in the Hong Kong stock market were little changed from the previous survey, while retail investor numbers in the Hong Kong derivatives market decreased.

  • NYSE Statement Regarding Investigation Of Specialist Trading Practices

    Date 22/04/2003

    As stated on April 17, the New York Stock Exchange's highest priority is ensuring a fair and open market for all investors. Part of that commitment is our rigorous program of monitoring the trading and conduct of our members and member firms, including continuous surveillance of every order and transaction on our trading floor. As the leading self-regulatory organization, the NYSE has for 30 years publicly announced our disciplinary actions for violations of Exchange rules and federal securitie

  • New York Stock Exchange Issues Monthly Short Interest Report

    Date 22/04/2003

    The New York Stock Exchange today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of April 15, 2003, reflecting transactions through April 10, 2003.

  • Instinet Announces First Quarter Results

    Date 22/04/2003

    Instinet Group Incorporated (Nasdaq: INET) today announced a net loss of $34 million or $0.10 per share, compared to a net loss of $35 million, or $0.14 per share, for the first quarter of 2002.(1)

  • Eurex Offers New Equity Options On STMicroelectronics - Volume In French Equity Options At Eurex Rises Further

    Date 22/04/2003

    Eurex, the international derivatives market, has further expanded its portfolio of equity-based products for trading. As of today, the world's largest equity options market is offering equity options on the French equity STMicroelectronics including LEPO´s (Low Exercise Price Options). The new option on STMicroelectronics brings the number of options available for trading on the Eurex platform on equities from the CAC40 French index from 37 to 40. The contract specifications for the op